Information Package / Course Catalogue
Catalysis
Course Code: KMY494
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To give information about the principles and applications of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in chemistry, to show how the presence of a catalyst affects the rate of a chemical reaction, to explain model catalytic reactions and cycle steps, to show industrial processes using catalysts in daily life.

Course Content

Definition, properties and classification of catalyst, catalytic steps, Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction, Heck-Mizoroki reaction, Sonogashira reaction, Stille reaction, Kumada reaction, Negishi reaction, Allylic Alkylation, Hydroformylation, Transfer Hydrogenation, Olefin Metathesis, important industrial catalysts.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Muhammet Emin GÜNAY
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines and classifies the catalyst.
2.Knows the role of transition metals in catalytic activity.
3.Interprets the steps that make up the catalytic process and writes the mechanism.
4.Understands and writes the catalytic cycle for model organic reactions.
5.Knows the types of catalysts commonly used in industry.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and properties of catalyst.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Catalyst Types.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Catalytic steps.
Week 4 - Theoretical
C-C bond formation reactions, Suzuki-Miyaura reaction (Quiz).
Week 5 - Theoretical
Heck-Mizoroki reaction.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sonogashira reaction.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Stille reaction.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Kumada reaction (Midterm Exam).
Week 9 - Theoretical
Negishi reaction.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Allylic Alkylation reaction.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Rhodium-catalyzed Hydroformylation.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Transfer Hydrogenation.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Olefin Metathesis (RCM, ROM).
Week 14 - Theoretical
Important industrial catalysts.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1707
Quiz110111
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026